opercular (Meaning)
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opercular (n.)
The principal opercular bone or operculum of fishes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of opercular
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opercular Sentence Examples
- The opercular apparatus of fishes facilitates efficient water flow over the gills.
- The opercular cavity is a space behind the opercular bones that houses the gills.
- Opercular bones provide protection and support to the gills.
- An opercular valve regulates the flow of water through the gills.
- In certain fish species, opercular muscles assist in respiration.
- Opercular openings allow for gas exchange between the water and the fish's blood.
- Some fish utilize the opercular region for camouflage and mimicry.
- Opercular damage can impair the fish's ability to breathe and survive.
- The opercular mechanism ensures the efficient functioning of the respiratory system in fishes.
- Studying opercular bone structures helps researchers understand evolutionary relationships among fish species.
FAQs About the word opercular
The principal opercular bone or operculum of fishes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The opercular apparatus of fishes facilitates efficient water flow over the gills.
The opercular cavity is a space behind the opercular bones that houses the gills.
Opercular bones provide protection and support to the gills.
An opercular valve regulates the flow of water through the gills.
